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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Dawesgreen events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Dawesgreen.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
Fresh fish and chips in Dawesgreen
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Dawesgreen
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s community festivals and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Dawesgreen, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Where the van can park in Dawesgreen
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Dawesgreen
We keep cooking in the rain.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Community events around Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. We cover Dawesgreen as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Dawesgreen is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
A school like Burys Court School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Bartholomew? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Dawesgreen, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Dawesgreen, we also cover Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Seven Stars Public House (less than half a mile west)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Dawesgreen: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Dawesgreen?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to Dawesgreen?
We do. Dawesgreen is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Dawesgreen. Evening events in Dawesgreen have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Dawesgreen? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Dawesgreen hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch